November 16, 2020

To all YMCA Masters National Meet coaches, athletes, and families:

As the COVID-19 crisis evolves, YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) remains focused on supporting YMCAs through the pandemic and ensuring the health and safety of our Y communities. 

Unfortunately, the pandemic continues to impact sports and athletic activities at all levels across the country, including college and professional team events. In light of the continued and unpredictable risk posed by the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Y-USA has made the difficult decision to cancel all national competitive sporting events for 2021, which includes the YMCA Maters National Meet.

We recognize that this is the second time we are sharing what is very disappointing news for the athletes, teams and families who were hopeful that the YMCA Masters National Meet would be held next year. However, Y-USA made this decision weighing several factors, including the continued increase in COVID cases nationally, the ever-evolving state and local guidelines and restrictions, the widespread availability of a vaccine or other treatments, and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). At this time, we are not in a position to know if we can guarantee the safety and well-being of participants, coaches, spectators and staff at our national sporting events in 2021. We will share updates on 2022 national events as they become available.

We applaud the hard work and dedication of the many athletes and the coaches of the YMCA  Masters community. And we are incredibly grateful for the hours of preparation from our dedicated national event planning committee volunteers.

If you have any additional questions about national events, please email: StrategicEventsEngagement@ymca.net

Thank you for your understanding as we continue to manage through these unprecedented times.

Sincerely,

YMCA of the USA